January 4, 2016

MEMOIRS   Everyone, I think, should read a memoir every so often.  Engaging the same part of the brain that fiction does, a well-written story of an author’s life, or a narration of a part of his or her life, can be as engaging and enjoyable as a novel.  I’ve read memoirs I so enjoyed that I’d slap my thigh and say I can hardly believe it, saying, once again, that you can’t make this stuff up!  I think it... Read more

December 26, 2015

Elizabeth Svoboda writes at Aeon about how this was certainly true in her own life and may well be true for others as well: For many patients, so-called ‘bibliotherapy’ seems to work as well as talk therapy or drugs such as Prozac. In an ideal world, says the psychologist John Norcross at the University of Scranton, self-help books would be tried early in the course of therapy; medications and other intensive treatments would be a last resort, reserved for more... Read more

December 24, 2015

This comes to us from our friend Christ John Otto who has written on the arts and culture over at MISSION:WORK, announcing his new book: He’s the most important prophet that you may have never heard about.  He was the first person in the Bible to be filled with the Holy Spirit.  He was given an important job to do, but very few have written about him.  Those who have written about him have not given him an in depth... Read more

December 23, 2015

It’s the time of year when everyone compiles top 10 lists! TGC has a good one. They say about their list: We don’t want you to waste your life on bad books, so we like to recommend our favorites. This year our editors have individually identified one winner and one or two runner-up books in an area they cover for TGC. Criteria for selecting the winners include: Offers gospel-centered argument and application Includes faithful and foundational use of Scripture, both Old Testament and New... Read more

December 17, 2015

Adapted from Grateful to the Dead. Friend Phil Harrold at Trinity School for Ministry in Pittsburgh asks (in the comments area of this post), “What are your top picks for books on Christian faith and vocation?” Here’s my off-the-cuff answer: If you are willing to do some selection, a great sourcebook is Callings, by William Placher. Steve Garber’s new Visions of Vocation is more involved, but also more narrative – likely especially appealing/useful for millennials or at least younger Christians.... Read more

December 15, 2015

Thanks to those who expressed appreciation for the Advent list we put together a week or so ago; Hearts & Minds friends sharing these suggested resources with others helps us get the word out about great books. Here are some other resources that we think will help you strengthen your faith, discover a sense of sanity, a deeper understanding of and commitment to the Story of God of which we are a part this great, if complicated, time of year.... Read more

December 13, 2015

While this column was originally published at Faith and Leadership for pastors, we here at Patheos Faith and Work think that these books have the potential to reignite faith and inspire leadership for folks in a host of careers. After gobbling up Augustine, Julian of Norwich, and a whole host of Germans with names like Ernst and Emil, you left seminary and went about the less than quiet business of leading a congregation, an organization or a school. And it... Read more

December 11, 2015

…at least as determined by Business Insider, which has this to say about their list: Your 20s are the time when you lay the foundation for your career and finances, which means there’s plenty to learn along the way. To help you figure out how to navigate the professional world and set yourself on the right trajectory, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite business books. They include career guides, business memoirs, and academic research on how to maximize your time and network. As... Read more

December 9, 2015

Her.menutics posted this list a little bit ago. There’s still time to get them for Christmas for the bookworms on your list, or for yourself.  And I think at least five of them have legitimate faith-work-discipleship connections, starting with the first one (below) Check out the list (and feel free to send me one of them.) 🙂 For anyone who’s too busy to read: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Shulte I started... Read more

December 7, 2015

This appeared on TIME a few weeks ago, the result of Shane Parrish of Farnham Street asking his Twitter followers “What is page for page the book with the most wisdom you’ve ever read?” (If you have trouble getting it from TIME you can check it out in its original spot.)  Here are the top three. Check out the rest (Hint: Dr. Seuss makes an appearance.) What books would you nominate? 1. Seeking Wisdom, by Peter Bevelin This is number... Read more

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